The Sunday Times quotes Emily Chalkley on risks in employees using social media
After Tony Danker, former director-general of the CBI, was dismissed for inappropriate workplace conduct including viewing staff’s Instagram Stories and sending non-work-related messages to staff on work platforms, Emily Chalkley, Senior Associate in our Employment team, comments for The Sunday Times.
In the article, she explains what would likely constitute inappropriate social media use, and, in the worst cases, what the risks of this may be to employers and employees.
“If your liking or commenting on [social media] posts is unwanted — if it makes them feel like they’re being intimidated or their private life is being encroached on — it could amount to harassment," she says.
In a worst-case scenario, “employees may drop their guard, be less professional and say things that may culminate in discrimination claims”.
She also advises that businesses should train senior managers about what is and isn’t appropriate online, to help avoid these kinds of risks.
Read her response in The Sunday Times here (subscription required).
